With his critically acclaimed "Among the missing" And "Fitting ends," Award-winning author Dan Chaon proved himself a master of the short story form. He is a writer, observes the "Chicago tribune," Who can "Convincingly ...With his critically acclaimed "Among the missing" And "Fitting ends," Award-winning author Dan Chaon proved himself a master of the short story form. He is a writer, observes the "Chicago tribune," Who can "Convincingly squeeze whole lives into a mere twenty pages or so." Now chaon marshals his notable talents in his much-anticipated debut novel.